Windows 11

Launched in October 2021, Windows 11 started a new era as the latest version of Microsoft's official operating system, pre-loaded onto the best laptops and sold separately for custom-built desktop PCs. It continues to receive significant updates, like Windows 11 version 24H2, which is loaded with new features and supports modern hardware like Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to handle local Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing tasks offered by Microsoft Copilot and third-party apps.
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Latest about Windows 11

Microsoft's new app update system highlights where the Microsoft Store failed
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Windows Update orchestration platform will deliver a unified experience for app and driver updates.

Join the discussion: Are Windows 11's AI features helpful or just bloat?
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?

Microsoft Edge is getting a redesigned New Tab Page powered by Copilot
By Zac Bowden last updated
Browsing The New Tab Page within Microsoft Edge will soon include Copilot prompts for some users. Microsoft is rolling out the new experience to Edge in May 2025.

First direct comparisons suggests SteamOS destroys Windows 11 for gaming
By Jez Corden published
PC Gaming The first direct and natively supported comparison between identical Windows 11 and SteamOS gaming hardware is here. And it's pretty much a bloodbath for Microsoft.

Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Windows 11’s Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording and export, giving users a fast way to create shareable content.

How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Privacy On Windows 11, you can set up and manage VPN connections without third-party clients, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Copilot is more than just an app on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to get started with the AI chatbot and actions with the app and the integration across the desktop.

Microsoft is testing AI-powered tools in File Explorer
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft is adding AI features to File Explorer in Windows 11. If you're in the Insider Program, you can try them early
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